Trainers

Christopher A. Newans
Facility Director/Operations Manager

Specialties/Sports/Athletics:
Hockey, Baseball, Volleyball, Football, Tennis, Soccer, Boxing, Skating, General Sports Training and Athletic Performance Enhancement

Education/Certifications/Awards:
F.A.S.T. Certified Trainer
Exercise Science Alliance Alumni
ACL Rehabilitation Training
1997 World Champion of Roller Hockey International
Professional Championships with Sunshine Hockey League West Palm Beach Blaze, 1994 & 1995
Director of Community Relations for Anchorage Aces, 1996-1998
Two time WCHL All Star – 1996 & 1997

Professional Experience:
Professional Athlete for 15 years
Management of Acceleration Alaska – 5+ years
Vice President of Alaska Professional Sports – 2006
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach University of Alaska Anchorage Hockey 2007 & 2008
More than 10 years coaching and working with youth and adult athletes in a variety of sports, athletic disciplines and general fitness training.

Hobbies/Interests:
Hiking, skiing, football, baseball, outdoor activities and all athletic pursuits.

Philosophy on Exercise/Athletic Performance/Acceleration Alaska: 
Acceleration is a great change from your everyday workout; if you are looking for a change in your life, Acceleration is more than a step in the right direction. 

Favorite Quote:
Winning is for those who understand the ability to go above and beyond expectations in order to reach your goals.  Attitude is a state of mind.   

 

Kristine Kennewick
Trainer

Specialties/Sports/Athletics:
Sports specific, strength and conditioning, balance and stability, injury prevention, core strength, weight loss and muscle toning

Education/Certifications/Awards:
Bachelor\'s Degree in Health and Human Performance - Applied Health Science and Exercise Science
Experience: Acceleration Alaska Trainer, three years experience as an Athletic Republic sports performance trainer

 

Adam Friese
Trainer

Specialties/Sports/Athletics:
Weight training, hockey, soccer

Education/Certifications/Awards:
Valedictorian Wasilla High School, currently acquiring B.S. in Biology from UAA.

Professional Experience:
Played a year-and-a-half of Junior A hockey for Alaska Avalanche

Hobbies/Interests:
weight lifting, bodybuilding, hockey, hunting, fishing, snowboarding

Philosophy on Exercise/Athletic Performance/Acceleration Alaska: 
Just Do It!

Favorite Quote:
The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender - Vince Lombardi

Acceleration Alaska works.  Their staff is knowledgable and will help you reach your physical goals, guaranteed. The workouts can be brutal, but the rewards are great.

Rose Theisen
Trainer

Specialties/Sports/Athletics:
Cycling, running, skiing, climbing

Education/Certifications/Awards:
Certified personal trainer NESTA
ACE Primary Group Instructor
AFAA USAC Level 3 Cycling coach
CPR/AED

Professional Experience:
Sports trainer with Acceleration for over a year

Hobbies/Interests:
I am on a local cycling team completing in road, mountain bike, and cyclocross races. I also enjoy indoor rock climbing, hiking, cross country and alpine skiing.

Philosophy on Exercise/Athletic Performance/Acceleration Alaska: 
Being physically fit is a way of life it is not just something you do once in a while.

 

 
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